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  "id": 14370436,
  "title": "Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/pope-leo-diagnosed-with-lung-cancer-after-surgery",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-14T04:20:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/pope-leo-diagnosed-with-lung-cancer-after-surgery-1.500709792"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 13, Pope Leo XIV underwent surgical procedures at Gemelli Hospital in Dubai, as confirmed by the Holy See Press Office. The examination of tissue during the operation revealed the presence of lung adenocarcinoma, a form of non-small cell lung cancer. A video-assisted technique was employed to remove the lower lobe of the Pope's right lung, aiming for a \"radical resection.\" The Pope's surgery lasted approximately three hours, with the actual operation taking about 90 minutes. Following the procedure, the Pope woke up normally and returned to his hospital room after a brief observation period.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery at Gemelli Hospital on the afternoon of October 13, according to a statement released by the Holy See Press Office. An examination of tissue during the operation confirmed lung adenocarcinoma, a type of lung cancer that has been suspected from tests conducted before surgery. “An intraoperative histological…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Pope Leo hospitalized ahead of surgery on lung nodule",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/pope-leo-hospitalized-ahead-of-surgery-on-lung-nodule",
        "published": "2026-10-13T13:37:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC World",
        "title": "Pope admitted to hospital for surgery to remove lump on his lung",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/pope-admitted-to-hospital-for-surgery-to-remove-lump-on-his-lung",
        "published": "2026-10-13T16:21:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Pope Leo has cancerous tumour removed in lung operation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/pope-leo-has-cancerous-tumour-removed-in-lung-operation-14314429",
        "published": "2026-10-13T16:33:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Pope Leo XIV undergoes successful lung surgery after cancer diagnosis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/pope-leo-xiv-undergoes-successful-lung-surgery-after-cancer-diagnosis",
        "published": "2026-10-13T23:55:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Pope Leo XIV recovering from lung cancer surgery: What happens next?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/pope-leo-xiv-recovering-from-lung-cancer-surgery-what-happens-next",
        "published": "2026-10-14T07:12:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}